Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant
About The Position
Taylor Dental Assistant - Lafayette is seeking a Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant. This role involves working 2.5 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm. The company, Benevis, focuses on providing quality, affordable dental care and creating over a million smiles a year. The Dental Assistant is an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting dental staff with treatment. The role involves community outreach, participating in local events, and promoting a positive image of the company. The patient base is 70% or more children, so a love for working with kids is essential.
Requirements
- Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned
Nice To Haves
- X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
- Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
- Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
- Prepare patient for examination and treatment
- Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
- Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
- Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
- Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
- Assist professional dental staff with treatment
- Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
- Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
- Pour, trim and polish impression casts
- Fabricate custom impression trays
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Company provided certification trainings (CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
